see everyone around you smoking and don't know how to be around them without smoking too

feel like you have no support in your attempt to quit

have been smoking so long, you think it's too late to quit or that it won't make a difference now

If any of these reasons are true for you, Keep Reading!

You should know that:

Most smokers attempt to quit several times before they succeed--each time, you learn more about what does and doesn't work and how you can eventually succeed!

It may be quite difficult, but you and your baby are worth it! We can teach you ways to get through the difficulty.

Smoking DOES harm you and your baby! See Reasons to Quit for just a few of the ways it is harmful. A single cigarette can take 7 minutes off your life, and your baby will be subjected to the same consequences.

Every pregnancy is different and there are many factors that influence how severely your child is affected. Your baby should have the best start possible.

The "high" you get from smoking only lasts 10 seconds. You may feel it helps you cope with stress because of the withdrawal symptoms. These side effects will naturally go away if you quit, and you won't need a cigarette to feel relaxed!

Only 1/3 of people who stop smoking gain weight, and the average weight gain is less than 10 pounds! If you eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly, you can maintain your weight and be much healthier overall.....and think how much better food will taste!

It is very difficult to not smoke around others who do. But you can lay ground rules and avoid secondhand smoke--just stay determined!

There are many people out there who want to help you quit smoking - telephone quit lines, health care providers, support groups, web sites, your smoking cessation coach, self-help books, etc. You are not alone!

It is never too late to quit smoking. Even after a few hours your health improves! As for your baby, the more time you give him/her without smoke, the better!

If you're still not ready to quit, there are some other steps you can take to be healthier. But keep thinking about quitting and when you are ready, we will be there to help!